Meisinger Dam 1 dam
Meisinger Dam 1
Meisinger Dam 1, located in Tecumseh, Nebraska, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 2002. This dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction and other related activities. With a height of 24 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, Meisinger Dam 1 has a structural height of 27 feet and spans 558 feet in length. The dam's primary source agency is in Nebraska, with state jurisdiction and regulation by the NE DNR.
The dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 14 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres. It is situated on the TR-DEER CREEK river/stream and has a low hazard potential, as assessed during its last inspection in June 2016. The dam's condition was reported as satisfactory at that time, and it is subject to inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued safety. Meisinger Dam 1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Johnson County, Nebraska, and contributes to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
Overall, Meisinger Dam 1 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private owners and government agencies in safeguarding the community against potential water-related hazards. Its construction and maintenance reflect a commitment to sound engineering practices and a dedication to preserving water resources for future generations. As a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, Meisinger Dam 1 serves as a key component in the comprehensive approach to water resource management and climate resilience in Nebraska.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Meisinger Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek At Roca | 6 cfs | → |
| North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt | 850 cfs | → |
| Big Blue R At Barneston Nebr | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Little Nemaha River At Auburn | 743 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek Near De Witt | 195 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Pioneers Blvd At Lincoln | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meisinger Dam 1.
Track Meisinger Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Meisinger Dam 1
Where does the data for Meisinger Dam 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Meisinger Dam 1.